Manchester United’s search for a left winger this summer is second only to the midfield hunt, and now one rumoured target is keen on a Premier League move.
Much has been made of recent briefings that Manchester United consider Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu the two left-wingers at the club.
Cunha is better in central areas of the pitch, while Dorgu has limitations despite how good he looked in January.
But clearly, United want to strengthen. There have been links to Yan Diomande, along with Iliman Ndiaye and several others.
Now, one option is reportedly available for just £52m as he makes his desire to move to the Premier League clear.
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Manchester United can sign Rafael Leao for £52m
One potential wing addition for United this summer is Rafael Leao, with the Portuguese winger increasingly linked with a move to Old Trafford.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Leao is set to leave Milan this summer, but he is keen to remain in European football. He sees a move to Saudi Arabia as a last resort, but his dream is Premier League football.
The report claims United and Chelsea are two interested clubs, and despite his £151m release clause, the actual price of a transfer will be massively less than this.
Offers will be considered that are within the £43-52m bracket, something that United can afford, and would be a good deal if it were the best version of Leao arriving.
United have been linked with Leao for years, but a deal never managed to come to fruition; now momentum is gathering behind it this summer.
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Doubts over United signing Leao
While United are increasingly linked with Leao as the transfer window nears, there should be doubts over whether a deal makes sense.
Leao would be a big risk for United, mainly because the idea of the Milan winger is far superior to what he actually is in 2026.
In terms of playstyle, Leao is basically a poor man’s Marcus Rashford, and selling the United academy graduate for £26m and spending double on the Portuguese star makes no sense.
Leao hasn’t been anywhere near as good as he was predicted to be in his prime, showing he can drop his performances and effort levels.
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